Tagged La Morra

The wealth of winemakers beyond the big names of Barolo are well worth any effort required to explore them. You’ll find many who are quietly making stunning examples of perhaps the world’s most achingly beautiful wine.

Ah, the pleasures of Piedmont: Here, in the land of Benvenuto I found it easy to indulge in the simple delights of the fresh markets, personal interaction with top wine producers, and visits to historic castles.

It has not been a good month for Laike, the two-year-old mutt whose sole task is to identify the hidden locations of white truffles. Her handlers have trained her to identify the scent of the prized underground mushroom, and she has shown great promise. But October, like September, has largely been a bust in Piedmont.